Settlement Agreement Advice & Sign Off

Settlement Agreements can be bewildering to employees receiving one as part of their employment contract termination or redundancy.

By signing a Compromise or Settlement Agreement you waive your rights to bring an employment tribunal claim in the future, so it is vital you receive good independent legal advice before you sign away your employment rights.

Why choose David Greenhalgh for Independent Settlement Agreement Advice?

As a leading settlement agreement and employment solicitor, David Greenhalgh has 30 years of experience advising employees and senior executives with their compromise agreements and exit packages.

With clients in London, the South East, and throughout the UK, David gives solid employment advice to ensure you receive what is due; a straightforward explanation of the procedure and the effects; with a quick turnaround.

• Prompt, up-to-the-minute and precise legal advice
• Straightforward guidance so you understand the process and the implications
• Fast, same day service for settlement agreement sign off
• Top ranking Legal 500 Lawyer
• 5* Google Reviews
• Fixed fee costs (your employer pays your legal fees at no cost to you)

Secure the Best Exit Terms

David’s goal is to secure you the best possible exit terms, quickly and efficiently. He’ll work alongside you to help you achieve your end goal and provide legal advice and sign off on a same-day basis as part of his fixed fee.

If you’re unhappy with the terms offered, David can negotiate on your behalf for better terms, including the amount on offer. His wealth of experience will help you get the best possible exit package.

Settlement agreements can only be recognised in law if a solicitor or certified trade union or adviser signs it off. Your employer must pay for your legal advice.

Fast and competitive Settlement Agreement Sign Off

David has the settlement agreement expertise to achieve a number of fantastic outcomes for his employee and senior executive clients. Results include:

• Signing off settlement agreements on a same day basis to enable employees to comply within strict deadlines set by their employers.
• Successfully negotiating substantial increases in ex-gratia payments to reflect potential high value claims being settled.
• Increase in payment in lieu of notice payments to include employer pension contributions and benefits.
• Negotiating positive leaving statements/references and wording to reduce risk of damage to reputation.
• Payment of bonuses – where bonus rules state no bonus payment due.
• Securing beneficial treatment of share options/LTIPs that would otherwise have been lost, including vesting on a pro-rata basis.
• Negotiating extension of medical cover to allow the employee to continue having essential medical treatment post termination of employment.
• Agreeing the removal of a non-compete restrictions and reductions in the length of other post termination restrictions.

To find out more about how David can help you with your settlement agreement negotiations contact him by phone, email or by filling in the online contact form.

Settlement Agreement Resources for Employees

• Read our essential Guide to Negotiating Settlement Agreements
• Find out how David Greenhalgh can help senior  and C-Suite executives with Settlement agreement and exit packages.
• View our Employment Law Guides for Employees

Testimonials

“I was already happy with the settlement agreement terms I had been offered but only had limited time to accept.  David provided a fast turnaround service which enabled me to get same day advice and sign off”

“The Invaluable advice I got from David helped me feel in control.  He negotiated me a far better deal than was offered to me originally.”

“David held my hand throughout a very messy exit and with his help I left with a large financial settlement to see me through to my next role”

“David was great on tactics. He helped me prepare for my redundancy consultation meeting which resulted in me being offered a decent exit package”